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How to Immigrate to Sydney by Opening a Cafe or Grocery
Start a small business like a cafe or grocery in Sydney and qualify for Australian immigration under the updated 188A and 132 visa policies.
The Origins of Italian Espresso: How illy Redefined Coffee
Explore how illy’s 9-bean espresso blend, founded in Trieste in 1933, became a global standard for café-quality coffee.
Why Costa Won Britain’s Most Popular Coffee Brand in 2023
Costa topped UK’s coffee charts for the sixth year, with 1,992 stores and 169 million cups sold in 2023—here’s how it beats Starbucks and Nero.
How Never Coffee Sells Specialty Coffee for 9.9 Yuan
A Beijing startup is selling 9.9-yuan canned specialty coffee using sourced beans. Here's how it works and what it means for the industry.
Starbucks Launches Limited Titanium Cards on Tmall
Starbucks opened a Tmall flagship store on Dec 14, releasing 2,000 titanium metal cards and 1,000 Swarovski crystal cards—its first titanium release in mainland China.
Yunnan Coffee Farmers to Gain $40–70 Million from Price Hike
Yunnan coffee growers will earn an extra 300–500 million yuan (US$40–70 million) this season after major buyers raised farmgate prices by up to 1500 yuan per ton.
Coffee Grounds Can Be Turned Into Biofuel, Study Finds
Used coffee grounds can yield biodiesel—up to 340 million gallons yearly. Researchers extracted 15% oil content using solvent methods.
Gunfire at Moscow Café Leaves Two Dead, Three Injured
Two people died and three were wounded in a December 14 shooting at a Moscow city center café, with authorities still investigating.
World’s Smallest Hotel Opens in Copenhagen Above Tiny Cafe
A tiny hotel with just one double room—measuring 8x10 feet—has opened in Copenhagen atop the city’s smallest café. It sleeps two, has a full bath, and costs £170 per night.
Coffee Bean Art: A Tiny Universe in a Walnut Shell
Discover how ordinary coffee beans transform into stunning walnut-like art pieces that surprise at every angle.
Sydney Marks One Year Since Lindt Cafe Siege
Two hostages died in the 2014 Sydney Lindt Cafe siege. On the first anniversary, officials and families gathered to remember the victims and honour the city’s response.
New Bike Cup Holder for Coffee Lovers on the Go
This simple Swedish bike cup holder fits most takeaway coffee cups and mounts easily to your handlebars—no tools needed.
De'Longhi PrimaDonna Elite: The Smart Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine
Control your espresso from your phone: De'Longhi’s PrimaDonna Elite offers app-controlled brewing, custom profiles, and 400g bean storage.
Can You Identify Coffee Beans Like 12306 Captchas?
Test your coffee knowledge with a 12306-style challenge. See if you can spot the right beans through these tricky visual puzzles.
How Baristas Can Chat With Customers at the Coffee Bar
Learn how baristas can engage customers at the bar with the right tone, topics, and techniques to enhance the coffee experience.
Why China’s Young Adults Embrace Premium Coffee Culture
Chinese millennials see upscale coffee shops as a symbol of 'light luxury.' Here's how Starbucks, COSTA, and local chains are catering to this trend.
How Starbucks Supports U.S. Troops with Holiday Coffee and CSR
Starbucks is raising $450,000 for USO and giving away free VIA instant coffee to support American soldiers overseas during the holidays.
How a Brooklyn Designer Turns Coffee Into Surreal Art
Designer Victoria Siemer transforms coffee cups into surreal landscapes—forests, oceans, and starry skies—in her reverse scenery photo series.
COSTA’s 2015 Holiday Desserts: Sweet Treats for Coffee Lovers
Explore COSTA’s 2015 Christmas dessert collection with prices, including chocolate cherry muffins, double cheese cake, and more festive flavors.
KENZO Opens Fashion Store with Mobile Coffee Truck in Hong Kong
KENZO’s new 100㎡ flagship in Hong Kong Harbour City features a hit mobile coffee unit, classic accessories, and limited-edition holiday knitwear.